Having fresh, stain-free carpeting, area rugs, and furniture enhances the aesthetics of the room, creating an inviting atmosphere. And although it seems like this would also promote a healthier living environment by reducing allergens and dust buildup, there are other factors to consider. Hazardous chemicals commonly lurk in carpet and upholstery cleaning products and do not readily rinse out, but […]
Ovens can get pretty gross over time, and cleaning one can be a difficult job. Food can splatter and spill, then bake on to form a layer of grease, oil, and grime. You can find a variety of harsh oven cleaning sprays that help clean away this dirty residue, but many contain concerning chemicals that can cause skin burns, respiratory […]
If you want to move towards a plastic-free home, you can certainly make your own cleaning supplies to avoid the plastic waste from the bottles most cleaners come in. Another option is to choose plastic-free cleaning products. Fortunately, as more consumers recognize the plastic pollution crisis, more brands are responding with zero-waste and plastic-free alternatives. Plastic-free cleaning supplies often come […]
We all love having streak-free windows, pristine mirrors, and shiny stainless steel appliances, but some commercial glass cleaners contain concerning chemicals that can pollute your home. Thankfully, there are some safer options available that will leave you with crystal-clear glass. Let’s explore why some commercial glass and window cleaners are unsafe and how to clean windows, windshields, and mirrors naturally, […]
Sometimes cleaning products must be cleaned out, too. What’s the best way to clean up a cleaning mess? You might assume that cleaning products need to be disposed of with unused paint, oil, and other toxic or volatile items through your local hazardous waste collection program. The truth is, in most cases, household cleaning products don’t need special treatment. You […]
We all want the environment to be a safe and healthy place for our children and our children’s children. We want to be sure they have the best air quality, the healthiest foods, and a nontoxic living environment. Sometimes it feels like you need to spend a lot of money to achieve these goals, but I’m here to tell you […]
Grandma and Mom used to scrub the sink with Ajax scouring powder after washing the dishes. They used it to clean the bathtubs, too. I think they felt that they needed that combination of grit and bleach to clean and disinfect their porcelain sinks and tubs. But I always hated the harsh bleachy smell and the gritty dust that the […]